Derek Green

Delaware State Police arrested Derek Green, 56, of Seaford, on Dec. 13 for home improvement fraud

SEAFORD, DE– Delaware State Police announced the arrest of Derek Green, 56, for home improvement fraud yesterday. 

Police say a 69-year-old Bridgeville man reported the fraud to State Police on Dec. 13, alleging he contracted Green’s company, Mason Construction LLC, to build a sunroom addition on his house, paying $13,000 for work to begin in October. 

He said the work was never completed and the contract was not fulfilled, but his money was not reimbursed, according to a press release. 

Green reportedly turned himself in to DSP Troop 5 on the day of the report and released on his own recognizance. 

He was charged with the following crimes: 

– Home Improvement Fraud Over $1,500 and Victim is 62 Years of Age or Older (Felony)

– Theft By False Pretense Over $1,500 (Felony)

DSP asks Delawareans defrauded in a similar manner to contact Troop 4 Financial Crimes Unit at (302) 856-5850.

 

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